Easy to understand why Andy Roddick never enjoyed playing on red clay all that much. First and foremost, the footing is tricky as can be. The soft courts take his booming serves and forehands down a notch, too.
Fever knocks off Dream again
ATLANTA – Tamika Catchings had 25 points and 12 rebounds, Katie Douglas added 16 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 78-62 Sunday.
Associated Press
Here’s how easy it looked to hit home runs at Great American Ball Park on Sunday: Todd Frazier lost his grip on the bat during a swing. The ball wound up in the seats anyway.

Professional

  • Sox win as Konerko hits milestone
    Paul Konerko got a big milestone home run and the White Sox got a sweep of the only team between them and the AL Central lead.
  • Chicago’s losing skid reaches 12
    The Chicago Cubs didn’t come to close to ending their longest losing streak in more than 15 years.
  • Twins make another call-up
    Minnesota brought up yet another minor leaguer, recalling right-hander Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester for its overworked bullpen. Manship joined the team in time for Sunday’s game against Detroit.
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